A model for the development, validation and evaluation of drug abuse training packages in the area of psychological helping skills is presented and discussed. The model is viewed in terms of stages beginning with the preliminary stage of needs analysis and progressing on to course development, delivery and evaluation. (Author)

Analyzes three approaches that facilitate and maximize the growth potential of this emergent professional. Included are a number of viable training alternatives for the counselor/consultant. (Author)

In the fall of 2003, PACER Center's Parent Partnership Project for Children's Mental Health conducted a survey to better understand what parents and families need from the children?s mental health system in Minnesota. The research team developed a survey questionnaire, a telephone interview, and a focus group session directed at learning what was…

We explore training and development through the lenses of scholars and practitioners who have provided definitions and frameworks for exploring this area which is essential to human resource development (HRD). Thirty-five definitions of training and development are identified and analyzed. Themes from the analysis are explored, conclusions…

The participant's manual contains training materials for a national conference on mobilizing resources and fund raising in agencies concerned with promoting independent living for people with disabilities. Preliminary materials include the conference agenda, background information about the trainers, organizational information on Independent…

Describes the Oregon Psychologists' Professional Development Project after one year of operation. (GB)

Discusses the training of music therapists and effective teaching procedures for patients. (RK)

Article describes the Child Development Associate Consortium which is to develop a prototype system for assessing the competence of and for the credentialling of qualified'' child care and early education personnel. (Authors/CB)

Describes the development and implementation of a community medicine clerkship in the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. (Author)

Reports results of Ford Foundation's $30 million dollar effort to improve public schools during the decade of the 1960's. Copies of article are available from: The Office of Reports, Ford Foundation, 320 East 43rd Street, New York, New York, 10017. (DS)

Reports on a five-year experimental program at the University of Chicago to train teachers for urban schools. Program was financed by the Ford Foundation. (DS)

Describes the defeat of a proposal for a 2-year law school degree. (PG)